I'm back with my daily update. This chapter is dedicated to all those who in the last few chapters have supported me with good reviews.

Guest reviewer named as um – I put this as a Jace/Clary story because essentially speaking, Katerina was Clary. Only dressed up. I know how you feel though. If the real story went my way it be a Jace/OC story but Cassandra Clare is writing it not me, Jace x Clary forever.

MortalInstruemntsLover101 – I was about to not post the previous chapter until I got your review, which inspired enough to actually post it up.

SoTiredOfHate – Your name alone made me like you. And yes! Someone who finally understands! Thank you. With your question, Katerina was playing a part, like a movie actor or something. I don't think, I would classify Katerina as an alias because she only dressed up to get her revenge, which is explained in the previous chapters .

Guest reviewer named rebeccae2a – Thank-you. The reviews inspire more chapters.

My aunty and uncle were very strict people. They were the ones who consoled us when my parents died, so they had my uttermost respect. Dressing had to be strictly formal and too short otherwise they would notice. Donning on a red dress that went down to my knees and was backless, I started to put on my jewels. Ruby necklace, ruby earrings and a ruby ring. Make-up was minimal as always and shoes were strappy black heels. Hair was straightened with an iron and then I was finally ready.

Descending the stairs, I found my sister already at the door waiting for them. She was texting a person. It appeared we were polar opposites. While I was dressed in red, she was dressed in green. I didn't have time to check the appropriateness of what she was wearing because the bell rang it opened. Jace was there. In a tuxedo. My heart literally stopped.

"Hey, I'm not late, am I?" I think he knew the answer otherwise he wouldn't be wearing that wry grin of his.

"What do you think?" Answer a question with a question. Always worked. Anyway, if he were late, I'd probably be... not as friendly.

The bell rang for the second time and the door was opened. My aunt and uncle dressed as formally as ever were standing on the other sides with huge smiles plastered to their face.

"Katerina, darling! Look at you, how much you've grown!" She exclaimed while hugging me . I had grown? I didn't notice.

My aunt turned to Alex. "And you my dear Alexandra, my my, what a beautiful, young lady you have become." Aunt Natalie said squeezing Alex in a death grip.

My uncle George cleared his throat. "Now, who are you?" He questioned turning to Jace.

Jace looked wildly astonished before answering, "I'm Jace."

My uncle looked skeptic "Jace hmmm."

"Come, come, let's sit in the living room so we can talk."

We moved to the living room and took seats. Alex and me on one two seater couch, my aunt and uncle on the other, and Jace on the singular arm chair.

"So Jace," my aunt turned to him. "Are you courting Katerina?"

Oh. My. God. No. It was always my uncle who embarrassed me with his questions. Now my aunt was. I looked down shamefaced and then peeked shyly up to see Jace's look of utter humiliation. I felt my face drain of blood.

"Uh no ma'am. We are just friends." The awkwardness set in, like a thick blanket enveloping all of us in its mistiness until Alex pushed it aside with a question.

"Uncle, aunt how was your trip to the Maldives, this summer?"

"Oh, darling it was excellent. I must recommend you and your sister to go this Christmas holidays."

"Oh no, we couldn't. Remember, you guys booked us a cruise for Christmas and New Year."

"Oh yes, that's right. Jace, would you like to join us?" She actually invited Jace. Wow. My aunts hospitality was getting bigger and bigger by the second.

"Oh no, I couldn't possibly ruin your family holiday."

"Nonsense, your a welcome addition. I will send a ticket to Katerina by Friday." My aunt was very enthusiastic.

"Thank-you ma'am. You're too kind."

"Alex, tell me about Diamond Corp. I heard they released a new phone."

"Yes actually, the Razor IX. Diamond Corp, well what did you want to know?"

"How is your job?"

"My job is stable, and I love it there. I'm in a high position in the company, not as high as my dear sister but high enough."

George coughed. "That's very good to hear, dear child. We have always hoped that you two will prosper." George looked extremely proud of his us. Aunt Natalie and Uncle George never had any children because Natalie was infertile so they regularly doted on us.

After some talking about Jace's life among other things we finally moved to the dining room for dinner. It was excellent as always. Roasted lamb seasoned with rosemary, steamed vegetables and grilled potatoes. We ate in silence because my aunt and uncle firmly believed in not talking at the dinner table. They said if you talked, you were focusing your energy on the talking and not enjoying the food.

"Katerina, Alexandra, we see that you have become very beautiful young ladies."

"Thank-you Aunt Natalie" Alexandra said awed. Alexandra loved to gain the acceptance of everyone and she was always looking for compliments. She was so much like me.

"Well, child, we best be going, you have work tomorrow."

"Thank-you for stopping by. I hope your business is good too." Uncle George and Aunt Natalie ran a jewelery business.

"Yes, Yes. It is going marvelous."

We exchanged goodbyes and they left. After the door closed, and Alexandra headed upstairs saying that she needed to do something urgent. Jace took off his shoes, pulled off this jacket and threw it on the couch and loosened his tie. He then proceeded to jump onto the couch and put his feet up on the glass coffee table. I wanted to be angry at his seemingly impoliteness but instead I found myself laughing instead.

I came over and lightly hit his forearm that resting behind him saying "Jace," between giggles. "Get your feet off the table." He pretended not to listen, he only put his feet down when I came and sat down next to him pushing his feet gently off. His arm came around my waist and pulled me close to him. I let out an embarrassed squeak, but didn't pull away from him. He smelt like warm simmering caramel and it was intoxicating.

"What's you story?" He asked, while his nose ran lightly down my cheek. It was very hard to think with him doing that.

"Huh?"

"I mean you haven't told me much about you. For all I know you could be a whole different person and do different things."

"What do you want to know?" I questioned angling my face to look at him.

"I want to know if you like this..." His kissed me. His lips were cool on mine and I responded with the hungriness that he seemed to have. We pulled away to catch our breath, and I looked at him with shock. Wrenching myself from his grasp, I ran upstairs and locked myself in my room. My breathing was shallow and I was panting very hard. In the midst of it all, my legs collapsed and I was sitting like a red heap on the floor, crying hard. Once I no more tears in me, I got up with shaky legs and not bothering to changed, collapsed on my bed and curled into a ball, shaking. Only one question came to mind.

"Could I really do this all over again?"

Finally getting somewhere! Up next is Katerina's Story and why she is so shaken from that kiss with Jace. I have links for Katerina's dress and jewelery under this and also on my profile so be sure to check it out!

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